Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack
Order Date: 29 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Ashok Kumar Sethy, represented by Ms. A. Ray, Advocate.
- Opposite parties: Authorized Officer, the Urban Co‑Operative Bank Limited, Tinikonia Bagicha, Cuttack and another party, represented by Mr. J.M. Mohanty, Advocate.
- The petition sought relief concerning the petitioner’s request to avail the One‑Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for his loan account, and to prevent eviction from his property.
- The petitioner submitted a representation dated 6 May 2026 (Annexure‑5) requesting consideration of the OTS scheme.
- The court considered the limited prayer and directed the bank to examine the grievance within four weeks of receiving a certified copy of the order.
Final Outcome
- The bank is directed to consider the petitioner’s OTS grievance in accordance with law within four weeks from receipt of the certified copy of this order and the writ petition.
- The petitioner is barred from eviction from Plot No. 814 in Khata No. 353, measuring 0.022 acres of Mouza – Kataka Town, Unit No. 29, until the bank’s decision is taken.
- The petitioner must pay Rs 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh only) to the bank within ten days from the date of the order to demonstrate his bona‑fide status.
- An urgent certified copy of the order shall be issued on proper application.
Topics: Legal Order, Banking Dispute